Critical Incident Stress Management 110-40 Flashcards
(25 cards)
What does CISM stand for?
Critical Incident Stress Management
CISM is a comprehensive, systematic approach to managing the psychological impact of critical incidents.
Who comprises the CISM Team?
The CISM Team consists of:
* Assistant Chief of Operations
* Team coordinator
* Mental health professional
* Team facilitator
* Peer support team members
* OH&S committee representative
All members are trained to ICISF standards.
What is the role of the CISM Team Coordinator?
Responsible for supervision and coordination of all team activities including response, administrative duties, and training coordination
The coordinator is contacted upon team activation.
What qualifications does the CISM Team Facilitator have?
Trained and experienced in the entire scope of CISM techniques
Works closely with the CISM team coordinator in an advisory role.
What is the function of a CISM Trained Peer Support Team Member?
Provides support to department personnel facing pressures and experiences from critical incidents
They assist those who request support and participate in CISM interventions.
What are the responsibilities of the OH&S Representative within the CISM Team?
Brings information to the OH&S team, including:
* Number of callouts by the CISM team per quarter
* Progress/status of the team
The representative does not participate in CISM activities outside of meetings.
What support does the Operational Assistant Chief (AC) provide to the CISM Team?
Provides administrative support for:
* Team meetings
* Training opportunities
* Financial requests
* Logistics for mental health professionals or the Chaplain
The AC supports the team as needed but does not participate in CISM activities.
Fill in the blank: The CISM Team structure response is determined by the _______.
[severity of the incident as described by the ICISF model]
True or False: The OH&S representative has access to the confidential activities of the CISM team.
False
The representative will not have access to confidential activities outside of meetings.
What is the primary responsibility of the CISM team?
To provide an organized approach to the management of stress responses for firefighters exposed to traumatic stress.
Who can access or activate the CISM team?
Any member of RFPS, including firefighters, officers, assistant chiefs, ECC personnel, and support branches.
What should RFPS personnel do if they notice concerning behavior?
Immediately report any incident or behavior that may require a CISM team response.
What are some examples of automatic CISM interventions?
Automatic CISM interventions include:
* Line of duty death or serious injury of a department member
* Death or serious injury of a person resulting from Department operations
* Known personal identification of Department personnel with victims
* Prolonged exposure to an event with potential negative outcome
* Suicide of a Department member
What incidents are strongly recommended for CISM intervention/support?
Strongly recommended incidents include:
* Death or serious injury of an infant, child, or adult
* Fire-related and/or accidental deaths/suicides
* Multiple injuries/fatalities
What types of incidents may require potential CISM intervention/support?
Potential CISM intervention/support may be needed for:
* Incidents with profound emotion (e.g., danger due to firearms)
* Incidents attracting large media attention or ongoing litigation
* Large scale disasters
Who can recommend a discretionary intervention?
The AC, Team Coordinator, Team Facilitator, or the on-call CISM member.
What is the availability of CISM support services?
CISM support services are available 24/7 for in-scope employees, and out-of-scope members can access them upon request.
What is the SAFER-R Model?
A one-on-one intervention model used by CISM trained peer support members to assist individuals experiencing stress reactions.
How is confidentiality handled in one-on-one interventions?
Confidentiality is respected, and follow-up is only as required.
What is the purpose of follow-up services after a CISM intervention?
To check on the progress of individuals and ensure they are resolving their personal reactions to the incident.
What triggers the activation of the CISM procedure?
An incident that calls for a CISM activation, as determined by ECC personnel.
What should ECC personnel do upon identifying a CISM activation need?
Contact a CISM team member as soon as possible.
What should the CISM team member do after being notified by ECC personnel?
Contact the captains with involved crews and the on-duty Assistant Chief to coordinate interventions.
What resources does the on-duty AC provide during a CISM response?
All resources required to accommodate the initiated CISM response.
